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When playing golf in Japan, you can feel a completely different culture from the familiar Western courses.
Even in a global sport, each country has its own unique styles and customs that have taken root.
I’ve been playing golf with my father since childhood, I’m a left-handed player with a minus handicap, and I’ve even had the chance to seek direct instruction from Phil Mickelson, whom I admire, in Irvine, California.
However, for the past 12 years, I’ve been working overseas, limiting my golf to just a few times a year.
Prioritizing family time meant I couldn’t achieve scores in the 70s.
Recently, though, as my children started school club activities, I’ve had more opportunities to accept golf invitations, allowing me to experience the unique style of Japanese golf courses.
While enjoying the differences in Japan, I reaffirmed the global appeal and depth of golf.
In the world of sports, there are opportunities to encounter diverse values across nations and share common enjoyments.
I hope that through golf, you can gain new perspectives and use them for international exchange.
This time, I’ll share some “uniquely Japanese golf wonders” that can be useful for a bit of international exchange.
